Pontiac Lake
White Lake charter Township, Michigan
| Address: | ~8738-9098 Maceday Rd, White Lake, MI 48386, USA |
| GPS: |
42°41'10.4"N 83°29'6.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Michigan |
| Trail Length: | 11.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
There's only one trail, its an 11 mile loop. This is a fun ride. Well kept trail.added: The orignal one sentance description is an injustice - both to the trail and to unsuspecting newcomers who might try it ill informed. This is an advanced trail, not the toughest around but not for the feint of heart or weak of legs. There is a lot of climbing - like 600' cumulative climb. Lots of roots and rocks but not so much to prevent speed - which can be had in abundance is places. This is a loop tail with no convenient bailout options so be prepared to finish. (You can bail at the model airplane area but its a long ride on hardtop back to trailhead.) Main trailhead is Pontiac Lake State Rec Area which means restrooms and water are available. there are no amenities once you are on trail. Intermediate riders should expect to finish in about 1:15ish. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Pontiac Lake
Pontiac Lake is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Pontiac, Michigan. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Pontiac Lake bike trail in Pontiac.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/pontiac-lake/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From White Lake charter Township, Michigan
- Head north on Mead Ln toward Bonnell Ln (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Pontiac Lake Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Teggerdine Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Maceday Rd (0.2 mi)
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